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This week on ‘Between The Rows’
Episode 220, April 15, 2021

How Farm Credit Canada became a major player in venture capital
The farm lender’s mandate now includes funding agri-food innovation

Gene-edited crops suffer in information war
Consumers continue to confuse gene editing with genetic modification

Soybean growers may need certification for EU
Canadian sector urged to ponder such a program as European Union moves toward requiring proof of sustainable production

Ontario company finds place in Ukraine
Independent seed company develops market to supply corn seed

New camelina produces plastic in the seed
The amount of polymers is small but an American company hopes to continue to increase levels

This week on ‘Between The Rows’
Episode 220, April 15, 2021

Canada has new top soybean buyer
Iran purchased 383,000 tonnes of soybeans from January to the end of September, worth $181 million

Neonic ban decision expected in six months
Health Canada said it now has further information to consider in making its decision

National potato harvest declines
Dry summers in Ontario, Quebec and Maritime cut into yield
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